Seco Tools Range — Quick Reference by Machining Operation
Seco Tools manufactures premium carbide tooling for precision metal cutting — turning, milling, drilling, threading and parting. AIMS Industrial supplies the Seco range to Australian CNC shops, toolrooms and production facilities. The range is organised by machining operation; each operation has matched insert grades, geometries and toolholders.
| Operation | Seco Product Categories | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Turning & Boring | Internal turning toolholders, external turning toolholders, ISO turning inserts, bar boring tools | Lathe work — external diameters, internal bores, facing, profiling |
| Milling | Square shoulder mills, face mills, end mills, ball nose, copy mills, solid carbide endmills | 3-axis & 5-axis CNC milling — rough & finish across steel, stainless, alloy |
| Drilling | Solid carbide drills, indexable drills, replaceable-tip drills (Crownloc™) | Production drilling — better life and accuracy than HSS |
| Threading | Thread turning inserts, thread milling tools, taps | Internal and external threading on CNC equipment |
| Parting & Grooving | Parting inserts, grooving toolholders, X-Lock parting blades | Cut-off, grooving, recessing on production lathes |
| Tooling Systems | Modular tooling, Quick-Change adaptors, shrink-fit holders | Reducing setup time across multi-operation production |
Seco's insert geometries and cutting grades are matched per operation — selection guidance depends on workpiece material (steel/stainless/alloy/non-ferrous), depth of cut, feed rate and machine type. For technical selection support across the Seco range, call (02) 9773 0122. Companion ranges: Sutton Tools (Australian-made HSS), Bordo (general engineering tools), and the full brand range.
Seco Tools — Turning Inserts, Milling Cutters & Toolholders
Seco Tools is a world-leading manufacturer of metal cutting solutions, trusted by precision engineers, CNC machinists, and production facilities across every major industry. The Seco range covers every stage of the machining process — from turning and boring to milling, drilling, threading, and parting — backed by advanced insert geometries and cutting grades engineered for maximum tool life and surface finish. AIMS Industrial offers a comprehensive range of Seco Tools products, giving Australian manufacturers direct access to premium tooling.
Seco Turning & Boring Tooling
- Seco Internal Turning Toolholders: Solid steel and carbide shank toolholders for internal turning and boring, available in multiple lock styles and insert geometries.
- Seco Parting Off Inserts: TGP45 and MP1500 grade parting inserts in 3.1mm width for grooving, parting, and disc milling applications on steel and stainless.
- Seco Milling Inserts: F40M and specialised milling insert grades for face milling, copy milling, and high-feed applications across ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
- Seco Copy Milling Inserts: ME and M10 geometry copy milling inserts for 3D profiling, die and mould machining, and complex contour operations.
Seco Tooling Systems & Accessories
- Seco Steel Shank Toolholders — Screw Lock: Screw lock toolholders in steel construction, available in left and right hand configurations for internal turning operations.
- Seco Solid Steel Clamp Lock Toolholders: Clamp lock toolholders with solid steel shanks for high-stability internal turning in demanding production environments.
- Seco Pin Lock Toolholders — Multiple Styles: Pin lock toolholder range in Q, L, and standard configurations for precise insert positioning and repeatable tool life.
- Seco Carbide Shank Toolholders: Carbide shank boring bars for small-diameter internal turning and finishing operations requiring maximum vibration damping.
Browse Seco Tools cutting inserts, toolholders & milling cutters at AIMS Industrial alongside our Abrasives, Workshop Equipment, and Power Tools collections. Order online or contact our team for volume pricing and expert advice.
People Also Ask — SECO Carbide Cutting Tools
Q: What is SECO Tools?
SECO Tools is a Swedish/Sandvik-group manufacturer of premium carbide cutting tools — indexable inserts, milling cutters, drill bits, threading tools, and tool holders for CNC machining. Founded 1932, SECO is one of the global top-tier carbide brands alongside Sandvik Coromant, Iscar, Kennametal, and Mitsubishi. Used in production CNC environments where tool life, surface finish, and cycle time directly affect commercial outcomes.
Q: SECO vs Sandvik Coromant — what's the relationship?
Both are owned by Sandvik AB (the Swedish group). They operate as separate brands with overlapping but distinct product ranges. Sandvik Coromant is positioned as the premium turning/milling specialist with the widest catalogue. SECO has strong positions in milling (Minimaster, Niagara Cutter), indexable threading, and innovative geometries (Steadyline anti-vibration boring bars). In Australian workshops you often see both brands — they don't cross-substitute but are alternative-source for similar applications.
Q: What's SECO's grade system?
SECO grades follow the standard ISO-style P (steel), M (stainless), K (cast iron), N (aluminium/non-ferrous), S (heat-resistant alloys), H (hardened steels) classification. Within each, SECO uses MK/MM-prefix grade designations (e.g. MK1500 for steel-machining inserts). Their catalogue lists application range for each grade — match the grade to the workpiece material first, then to the operation (roughing vs finishing) and the cutting conditions (continuous vs interrupted).
Q: Are SECO inserts interchangeable with other brands?
Yes for standard ISO insert geometries — SNMG, CNMG, WNMG, DNMG, TPGN etc. The insert geometry and dimensions are ISO-standardised; the grade and chip-breaker geometry are brand-specific. You can fit SECO inserts in Iscar or Sandvik holders if the geometry matches. The performance (tool life, finish, chip control) will vary by grade — SECO grades aren't equivalent to other brands' grades even for the same workpiece material.
Q: Where do I order non-stock SECO tools?
AIMS stocks the high-volume SECO items at [/collections/seco](/collections/seco). Non-stock specialty items, custom tooling, and indexable threading inserts are available on indent — typical lead times 2-6 weeks depending on the item. Contact AIMS with your specific requirement or part number — we'll quote with stock availability and ETA. For production CNC workshops, ongoing supply arrangements are available.